Canadian Recalls: Week of May 4

Samjin brand Frozen Fish Cake with Sauce and Shrimp is being recalled from Canadian retailers. The product contains undeclared egg, gluten, and milk on the label, which poses a serious health risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities to these ingredients. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers and not consume it if they are allergic or sensitive to eggs, gluten, or milk, or if they have celiac disease.

Germina brand Brocoli Calabrese seeds are being recalled from the marketplace. The seeds may be contaminated with pathogenic E. coli bacteria. Consumers should not consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled product and should throw it out or return it to the place of purchase. If you believe you became sick from consuming this product, contact your healthcare provider.

Hafez brand Sugerless Halva with Date Syrup is being recalled from British Columbia due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product poses a health risk because it may be contaminated with Salmonella bacteria. Consumers should not consume this product and should check their homes for it, then throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased. If you have become sick after consuming this product, contact your healthcare provider.

Alarjawi brand Green Zaatar has been recalled across multiple Canadian provinces. The product is being recalled due to possible Salmonella contamination. Consumers should not consume this product and should check their homes for recalled items, then throw them out or return them to the store where purchased, and contact a healthcare provider if they believe they became ill from consuming it.

Jia Fu Li brand Wasabi Green Peas have been recalled in Ontario due to improper declaration of soy as an ingredient. The product contains soy that was not properly declared on the label, posing a risk to consumers with soy allergies. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the official recall notice for further instructions and discontinue use.

Elite Sweets brand Carrot Cake has been recalled in Alberta. The product is being recalled due to the presence of pieces of wood in the cake, which poses a choking and injury hazard. Consumers who have purchased this product should check the official recall notice for further instructions and do not consume the affected carrot cake.

QS branded cyanoacrylate adhesives and activator products have been recalled due to improper labelling and lack of child-resistant packaging. These quick skin-bonding adhesives can bond skin instantly, and without appropriate labelling and child-resistant packaging, unintended exposure could result in serious illness or injury. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled products and return them to the point of sale for a refund, or contact Québec Solutions Adhésives at 418-692-2045 Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM EST for more information.

Health Canada is warning consumers about counterfeit and illegal health products being sold online, including drugs, natural health products, and medical devices. These unauthorized products pose serious health risks as they may contain harmful substances, lack proper quality controls, or provide false health claims. Consumers should only purchase health products from authorized sources that display an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN) and verify product authorization through Health Canada's official resources.

GHK-Cu and BPC-157 powder products are being recalled as they contain unauthorized active pharmaceutical ingredients. These products pose a health risk because they have not been approved or evaluated by Health Canada for safety and efficacy. Consumers should verify if their products are affected, consult their healthcare provider before stopping use, and report any adverse effects to Health Canada.